The Watt brothers deliver a special message to athletes at their alma mater, Pewaukee High School

When they weren’t debuting as the hosts and producers on a new television show this week, the Watt brothers were up to another task: serving as special guest speakers at Pewaukee High School’s virtual athletic awards banquet.

The brothers, all NFL players and Pewaukee graduates, stopped by the award ceremony virtually with messages for their alma mater’s student-athletes, many of whom had their seasons cut short or canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

“I just wanted to stop in to let you know I’m thinking about you,” said J.J. Watt, a 2007 graduate and current Houston Texans defensive end. “I know this year hasn’t been easy for anybody for any reason. I know especially for you guys, some of you missing your athletic seasons, having them cut short, whatever it may be, it is an extremely difficult time.

Younger brothers Derek and T.J., both of the Pittsburgh Steelers, followed with messages of their own.

“I truly do feel for you and hope there’s some sort of positivity you can find from this situation,” said Derek, a 2011 graduate and fullback for Pittsburgh. “...Pewaukee is such a special place for my family. We truly were blessed to be born and raised there and come up through the Pewaukee program&mldr; We’re truly proud alumni.”

Said 2013 graduate T.J.: "There's a lot of good things that can come from sports. Even though (some of) you weren't able to have a season this year, your time at Pewaukee I know was a good one... I just want you guys to take this experience and grow from it."